Prince Snow Farm

8.08.2012

Dreams of a Childhood Garden

When I was a child I had a flower garden...a nice rectangular patch behind the garage where my father's black VW Bug had been parked. I grew marigolds around the edge, and planted sticky blossomed day-glo petunias. The velvety magenta coleus was knee high.

I plucked the worn yellow blossoms from the marigolds, and gently pulled each weed.

24 comments:

I love hearing about your garden as a child and beyond. I started digging out spots in the yard when in High School and have continued on just as you do...no matter where I am, something will be growing. xo

Thanks for sharing your early experiences in the garden. I enjoyed reading about it :) I only discovered the pleasures, disappointments and rewards of gardening as an adult in my late twenties. Now, I can't imagine life without a bit of planting, digging, weeding, watering, and as you say, nourishing. Cheers from DC!Loi

these flowers are so pretty. what a lovely post! Have a happy Saturday and be sure to check out my giveaway ending today . BTW I am your newest follower and cannot wait to read more of your posts and hope that maybe you can return the favor and follow The Preppy Student. I always comment for every comment left on my page and hope to start a friendly relationship with your wonderful blog!

How beautiful! The memories and the motivation to carry on your love for gardening and that adorable photograph. How sweet that someone thought to take that. I've found that most of my loves as an adult began as childhood interests. Just shows how important it is to nurture such discoveries in our kids.Liz

The Holly Hobby watering can - lol! Your photos are just beautiful - how gratifying it must be to enjoy those lovely fruits of your labor…..all those gorgeous colors bringing joy to you and your family. Your garden is inspiring!

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